Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31,665, Samuel Elmer, Conn.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Conn.
Elmer, Samuel
S. 31,665
CONTENTS

2 letters July 2? Dec.
to S. H. Parsons & J. D. D.
Due June 8, 1834. New Agency Book
17.424 Connecticut
Samuel Elmer of E. Windsor in the State of Conn who was a P vt in the ————— commanded by Captain ————— of the Reg t commanded by Col Chester in the Conn State Troops 9 mo
Inscribed on the Roll of Conn at the rate of 30 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 20 day of Sept 1833 and sent S. H.
Parsons Hartford Ct
Arrears to the 1st of March 33 4/ 60 Semi-ant. allowance ending Sept 41 1 50
$7 50
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. }
Recorded by E. D. Russell Clerk k 2 Vol. 2 Page 12

PENSION ACT OF 1832.
Declaration of Samuel Elmer
in order to obtain the benefit of the
Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
STATE OF CONNECTICUT, } ss. Hartford COUNTY OF Hartford }
On this 9 day of March 1832 before the Probate Court for the District of Hartford in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut being a Court of Record, having by law a Clerk and Seal, personally appeared Samuel Elmer a resident of East Windsor in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut aged Seventy Six years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress, passed June 7, 1832.
That he entered the service of the United States as a private in a company commanded by Captain Amasa Loomis Lieutenant Samuel Lueder and Ensign Roger Wolcott at East Windsor in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut on or about the day of August 17 75; that said company belonged to a regiment of militia commanded by Colonel Chester Lyman Lieutenant Colonel John Collett and Major Terry. That he the deponent was admitted for two months, and continued to serve in the said Corps, until on or about the middle of October 1775 when he was dismissed from the service, at or near a place called Kingsbridge in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut; that when he entered the service, he resided in East Windsor in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut and was marched from
his home to New York, a foot the whole distance. All the militia from that part of the State of Connecticut was marched at the time of the landing of the British in consequence of the landing of the British on Long Island. The company was in the City of New York about a month & then moved up the Island to Harlem Heights. Then on to Kings bridge and continued at the latter place until the troops were dismissed.
Then strong below of said East Windsor was in the company & has hereto annexed his affidavit he has resided near me from the commencement of the revolutionary war -
David Williams Esq. also testified to their service he has known me from the com-

in command of the Revolution. my War - and was in the Army when I arrived at New York & came over from Long Island where his company was stationed to see me & others of his acquaintance in this company. I saw General Washington, Putnam, Schuyler & many other officers at New York whose names I do not distinctly recollect. - This service was at least two months -
2 d The deponent further declares - That he served as a member of a Sergeant's Guard at East Windsor in  at least  about ten one month, to guard General Prescott and other British Officers.
The name of the Sergeant was Higley - This guard was, according to my best impressions stationed at East Windsor about two months, but I hired a substitute by the name of Joseph New bury to serve the remainder of the time for which I was drafted, viz one month - of this service I can find no living witness - and must therefore rely up solely upon my own oath -
3 d The deponent further declares that he served at least two months at the taking of Burgoyne at that he was drafted at East Windsor & marched as a private in Captain Jebulon Bidwell's company of foot in Colonel Cook's regiment - in the year 1777 about the month of August - That he was in the battle of Stillwater where his Captain Jebulon Bidwell was killed - the deponent was about 4 feet from his Captain when he was wounded & assisted in carrying him from the battle ground - he died the 3 d day after the battle - General Gates commanded the American Army - Benedict Arnold was also

off officer and was at the deputy lieutenant in command - The deputy continued in service until he was dismissed at Saratoga - and returned home after an absence of nearly three months . The deputy was on a actual duty at least two & a half months - and nearly three months.
Jonathan Parson of said East Windsor was in the same company & has hereto annexed his affidavit.
4 th . That The deponent also swears that he served two months at New London and at Groton Fort called Fort Griswold - opposite New London in the State of Connecticut - was drafted at Eastward port and served this town as private under Captain Daniel Marsh. Joseph Tucker was Lieutenant and Elack King was Ensign - Colonel Thomas Belden of Weathersfield commanded the Regiment. In the year 1778 about the month of September I was drafted - and was dismissed in November or December - at any rate it was very cold weather.
Phineas Talcott of Vernon. & John Strong- ton of East Windsor served in the same company & have hereto annexed their affidavits.
5 th That he was drafted in 1779 to go White Plains, where marched as far as Farmington, where the company recd. information that their services were not required and they were accordingly dismissed & returned home after a few days absence, say a week.

6 th in 1780 in the month of August the deponent arrived at Horseneck in the State of Connecticut two months as a private in Captain Oyer's Big bells company in Colonel Wells Regiment - he was employed to protect the inhabitants from the depredations of the Cowboys - while at Horseneck the regiment was ordered to Westport by General Arnold and reached North Castle where they halted & pitched their tents. On the 12 th of September  the next morning that General Arnold had deserted the service  to this service And in reply to certain interrogatories prescribed by the War Department and propounded by the Court, the deponent further declares,
The deponent has returned to Horseneck where they stayed until the time of his discharge.
1st. That he was born at East Windsor in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut on the 18 th day of November 17 35 . 2d. That the day and year of his birth is recorded in his family Bible at Home -
3d. and 4th. That when he was called into service, he resided at the place or  East Windsor towns as herein before stated; and served in the manner set forth in the preceding declaration.
5th. That the general circumstances of his service are detailed in the preceding declaration, and also the names of such officers, &c. as he distinctly recollects.
6th. That he never received a written discharge from the service - but that his discharge  his discharge was discharged at the same time  was discharged at the same time 7th. That he is personally known to Chauncy G. Lee the clergyman of East Windsor  Abner Reed and many others
who are respectable persons in the neighborhood where he now resides, and can testify as to his character for veracity, and also their belief of his services as a soldier of the Revolution.
And the said Samuel Elmer hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of the Agency of any State.
Sworn to and subscribed, the day and year aforesaid. } Samuel Elmer
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them, that Chauncy G. Lee is a clergyman in the Town of East Windsor , and that Abner Reed , Jonathan Pease , Abner Strong , David Smith , David Williams & Phineas Talcott whose affidavits are hereto annexed are credible persons, and that their statements are entitled to credit.
I, William Whitman Clerk of the Probate Court for the District of East Windsor do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of Samuel Elmer for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this 9 day of March . 188 3
W. Whitman Clerk of Court of Probate for district of Hartford.

31665 Pay INVALID.
File No. 31,665
Samuel Elmer
Pri Rev mo
Act: June 1 st 32 nd
Index:—Vol. 9, Page 124
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1922 Mar. 29, Tombstone data to Wm G.P. McLean (see corr. in fincius Reed, W. 874)

31665
Key INVALID.
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File No. 31,665
Samuel Oliver
Dr. Rev. Rev.
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Act: James M. 3894
Index: — Vol. 9 , Page 124
[Arrangement of 1870.]
1922 Mar. 29, Tombstone data to Hon G.P. MacLean (see cor. in Index Reed, W. 814)

David Smith of Vernon in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut aged sixty eight years do depose and say, that I am well acquainted with Samuel Elmer of East Windsor in Hartford County and State aforesaid who is an applicant for a pen- sion under the act of June 1832 and knew him as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War. I served as a private in Captain Osgood's Battalion Company of Infantry for nine months in 1780 & 1781 - from about the 1 st of April to January 1781. - Samuel Elmer above named served as a private in said Company two months at Horse neck, State of Connecticut, and on the lines toward or near Weapost. He was called a two months man - as he that served at East Windsor - his service was performed in the fall of the year 1780. I have understood he was also at the taking of Burgoyne's army and also at New London but of these services I have no personal knowledge - But I know he served two months in Osgood's Battalion Company with me - as above stated -
David Smith
Sworn to & subscribed
This 9 th day of April 1833
Before me Samuel H. Parsons
Notary Public
and I further certify that the above named David Smith is a person of veracity -
Samuel H. Parsons
Notary Public

State of Connecticut County of Hartford ss. Hartford
I, Daniel Griswold Clerk of the County Court for the County of Hartford do hereby certify that Daniel Hayden Esq. before whom the annexed Affidavits of The Reverend Chauncy Ezee & Lebbeus Reed were respectively taken as a Justice of the peace for said County of Hartford - and Lebbeus P. Tinker Esq. before whom the Affidavit of Phineas Saleat was taken as a Justice of the peace for the County of Tolland in said State of Conne- ticut - Also that Samuel H. Parsons Esquire, before whom the Annexed Affidavits of Sheri Stoughton, David Williams, Jonathan Packer & David Smith were respectively taken as a Notary Public for the County of Hartford - And that the signatures of said Justices & said Notary Public as respectively signed to the certificates of the oaths of the said deponents appear to be in their hand writing - In testimony whereof I have set my hand and affixed the seal of said County Court this 19th day of April 1833.
19. 363
Daniel Griswold, Clerk

I Phineas Salscott of Vernon in the County of Tolland, being now seventy-four years of age, do testify and say, that in the year 1778. I was in the service of my Country in a Regiment stationed at New London and Groton in the State of Connecticut, as a corporal that shortly after our arrival at New London, our company were ordered to Groton and stationed in the barracks in fort Griswold our Col. was Thomas Belden of Wethersfield. Major I believe was Houghton of E. Windsor. Capt. Daniel Marsh of E. Hartford, Lieut. Joseph Tucker of Bolton Esq. King of E. Windsor, I further cer- tify that Samuel Elmer of E. Windsor in Hartford County was a soldier in the same Company with myself, and quartered in an adjoining room, and according to my best recollections served the full term for which the troops were Detached
Dated Vernon
Phineas Salscott
March 8 th 1833.
State of Connecticut } On this 8 th day of March A.D. 1833. Tolland County ss }
Personally appeared Phineas Salscott and made solemn oath that the statements contained in the foregoing deposition by him subscribed are true according to his best recollection before me Sebbeus P. Tinker Justice of Peace
I hereby certify that I am personally acquainted with Phineas Salscott, the deponent, and that he is considered a man of fair character for truth and veracity
Sebbeus P. Tinker

WE, Chauncy G. Lee a clergyman, residing in the town of East Windsor in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut and Abner Reed residing in the same town hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with Samuel Elmer a resident of said East Windsor who is an applicant for a pension under the Act of Congress passed June 7, 1832; that we believe him to be Seventy Six — years of age; that he is generally reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he now resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. and that he sustains a fair character for integrity. Chauncy G. Lee Abner Reed
STATE OF Connecticut COUNTY OF Hartford } ss. Windsor
On this 13 th day of August 1832 before me the subscriber a Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid, personally appeared The Reverend Chauncy G. Lee who is a clergyman residing in the said town of East Windsor and Deacon Abner Reed who is a credible person residing in the same town—and made oath that the preceding certificate by them subscribed is true, and I further certify that their statement is entitled to credit.
Dan d Hayden Just of Peace

I Shem Stoughton of East Windsor in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut, aged Seventy six years, do depose and say that I am well acquainted with Samuel Elmer of said East Windsor who is an applicant for a pension under the Act of 7 June 1832 and knew him in the revolutionary war. I served at Groton Fort in Captain Daniel Marsh's company in the State of Connecticut in 1778 two months. - The regiment to which our company belonged was commanded by Colonel Belden of Wethersfield. Samuel Elmer above named was a private in the same company. Joseph Tucker of Bolton was our Lieutenant. Elleck King of East Windsor was Ensign. I was drafted for two months and served the whole period. The whole company was disbanded at the same time. - Our Captain retired home a little before our time was out, on account of the sickness of his wife who died soon after his return. Samuel Elmer has resided ever

Since the revolutionary war in East Windsor where he now resides. And I have heard about 30 miles from his residence ever since the revolutionary war. And have known him ever the since that period . He maintains a fair moral character & his statements are in little to credit. I have heard at New York two months in Captain Amasa Loomis Company . in the revolutionary war. - Samuel Elmer above named served at the same time in the same company. We went together to New York. Major Henry of Enfield commanded the regiment at New York. We were at that time stationed near Colonel Chesters regiment, about 3 or 4 miles north of the City of New York at a place called Harlem. I was in our company assisted in bringing off the troops from Long Island after the battle the 27 August 1776.

He continued in the City of New York during the battle waiting for orders to cross over to Brooklyn. between
I have understood that said Elmer was at the taking of Burgoyne but as I was personally present I can only swear that I believe the fact.
I am an applicant for a pension under the act of 1832 and have transmitted my vouchers to the War Department. I sworn to & subscribed (Shem Stoughton this 9 th day of March)
18 th 33. Before me Samuel Parsons And I hereby certify that the above named Shem Stoughton sustains a fair moral character and is a very respected beloved man in the community. —
Samuel Parsons Notary Public

I David Williams of East Hartford in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut aged Seventy Seven years a pensioner of the United States under the Act of 7 June 1832, No. before and say that I have lived an near neighbor for more than Sixty years to Samuel Elmer of East Windsor who is an applicant for a pension under the Act of June 7 1832 and have known him from the commence- ment of the revolutionary war - I know that said Elmer was repeatedly drafted from the Militia to serve at different times & places and know that he frequently served as a drafted Militiaman. I know that he was drafted & did serve at New York in Captain Loomis Company at New York in 1770 I was an Enlisted Soldier at New- York for rather on Long Island when the Company arrived at New York, and saw the Company afterwards at New York - I was acquainted with most of the Company & on hearing of their arrival obtained permission to drop over to see them

I was at home in East Hartford when Captain Zebediah Bidwell's company was drafted to march to the Northward Stillwater or Saratoga - to take Burgoyne. I recollects distinctly the fact of the company marching for the Northward and Samuel Elmer was a private in that Company. and that the company was at least at least two months. Mr Elmer thinks it was nearly three months. but I cannot be positive as to the time. I have an indis- tinct recollection of his going to New London under Captain Marsh. I have often heard said Elmer speak of this time and believe the fact -
I have also an indistinct recollection of said Elmer's leaving home to serve at Horse neck, and have often understood from him that he served there two months under Captain Oyer as Brevet - and I

believe the fact. Although my recollec- tion is too imperfect to admit of my swearing positively to it -
Said Samuel Elmer maintains a fair and character and his statements are entitled to credit.
David Williams
Sworn to & subscribed
This 9th day of March
1833. Before me Samuel H Parsons Notary Public
and I further certify that the
above named David Williams is a credible person - Samuel H Parsons Notary Public

I Jonathan Pasco of East Windsor in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut aged seventy two years do depose and say, that I am well acquainted with Samuel Elmer of said East Windsor who is an applicant for a pension under the Act of 7 June 1832, and knew him in the Revolutionary war. I am a pensioner under the act of June 7 1832 on the roll of the Connecticut Agency. — I was at the taking of Burgoyne's army and served with Company commanded by Captain Bedwell of East Windsor & Col. Cook's regiment. Samuel Elmer abovenamed was also at the taking of Burgoyne & served as a private in the same Company — we were drafted about last March, for two months but served about three months there — Samuel Elmer was with me the whole time say 3 months — I have resided in the same town with him ever since the revolutionary war, and know that he contains a fair moral character. I have understood that he served at Horshack and at New London — but have no personal knowledge of any other service.
Jonathan P as do
Sworn to subscribed
This 9th day of March 1833.
Before me Saml H Parsons Notary Public
And I
further certify that the abovenamed Jonathan Pasco is a credible person Samuel H Parsons Notary Public

I Jonathan Pasco of East Windsor in the County of Hartford and State of Connecticut aged seventy two years do depose and say, that I am well acquainted with Samuel Elmer of said East Windsor who is an applicant for a pension under the Act of 7 June 1832, and knew him in the Revolutionary war. I am a pensioner under the act of June 7 1832 on the roll of the Connecticut Agency. — I was at the taking of Burgoyne's army and served in the company commanded by Captain Bedwell of East Windsor in Col. Cook's regiment. Samuel Elmer abovenamed was also at the taking of Burgoyne & served as a private in the same company — we were drafted at said last named for two months but served about three months each . — Samuel Elmer was with me the whole time say 3 months. I have resided in the same town with him ever since the revolutionary war, and know that he contains a fair moral character. I have understood that he served at Horseneck and at New London — but have no personal knowledge of any other services excepting as above stated —
Jonathan Pasco
Sworn to subscribed
This 9th day of March 1833.
Before me Saml H Parsons
Notary Public And I
further certify that the abovenamed Jonathan Pasco is a credible person Samuel H Parsons Notary Public